Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$47k–$49k/yr
Description Job Title: Bi-lingual Spanish Court Advocate Supervised By: Court Advocacy Services Manager Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Compensation: $47,000 - $49,000 ORGANIZATI…
Skills: Spanish Fluency, Court Advocacy, Case Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Legal Navigation
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Provide advocacy and legal guidance to domestic violence survivors seeking orders of protection in the Cook County court system. Manage case documentation and conduct presentations on the Illinois Domestic Violence Act for staff and community partners.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences and bilingual proficiency in Spanish. Previous experience in domestic violence services or court advocacy is preferred.
Description
Job Title: Bi-lingual Spanish Court Advocate
Supervised By: Court Advocacy Services Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Compensation: $47,000 - $49,000
Between Friends envisions a community without domestic violence where equality, safety, and justice exist for all. Between Friends provides a safe, supportive and empowering environment for individuals and families in crisis. Between Friends' counselors and advocates empower individuals to make their own decisions and choices, rather than making choices for them. Between Friends helps survivors and children to recognize that their experience is shared and that the problem of domestic violence is social and political.
The Bi-lingual Spanish Court Advocate provides advocacy to people seeking orders of protection in the third municipal district of Cook County (Rolling Meadows)
This position operates primarily in the Rolling Meadows Courthouse. It occasionally operates in a professional office environment that is not fully accessible (stairs and no elevator)
This role routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines
This is a full time position. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required
Some travel to off-site locations in the Chicago metro area is required
Workplace is a smoke-and drug-free environment
Equal opportunity employer. Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, military service and/or marital status, order of protection status, handicap, disability, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statues.
Salary range: $47,000 - $49,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package (with some employee contributions) includes medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full time employees are eligible for a 20 paid day sabbatical after completion of 5 years of employment
24 days of paid time off accrued during the first year, and 11 paid holidays
Submit thoughtful cover letter including why you are interested and qualified for this position, resume, and salary requirement to: [email protected]
Please write your name (Last, First) and Court Advocate in the subject line of your e-mail
Incomplete applications will not be accepted
No phone calls please
Requirements
Building a community without domestic violence
Between Friends is a non-profit dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. We address domestic violence as a community issue, offering extensive prevention and education trainings, as well as crisis intervention services to help clients rebuild their lives and consider healthier, safer options. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-603-HELP.
Offices: P.O. Box 608548, Chicago, IL 60660, US
Building a community without domestic violence
Between Friends is a non-profit dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. We address domestic violence as a community issue, offering extensive prevention and education trainings, as well as crisis intervention services to help clients rebuild their lives and consider healthier, safer options. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-603-HELP.
Offices: P.O. Box 608548, Chicago, IL 60660, US
